Homemade chicken ham: A nutritious twist on classic cold cuts

Of course, the name "ham" here is conventional. The experts explain that ham originates from the hind part of the pig, where you find tender, juicy meat. But what do you call homemade chicken cold cuts? The easiest... ham.

Homemade poultry ham is made from chicken breast. It's one of the tastiest meats. One of its main advantages is its lightness—it doesn't burden the body and at the same time provides essential nutrients. Chicken is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and B vitamins, which have an impact on the immune system. These nutrients also support red blood cell production. Thanks to its unique properties, poultry meat is easy to digest and more easily absorbed by the body.

Homemade poultry ham is much simpler to make than it might seem. Its advantage over store-bought cold cuts is significant. Above all, it is light and delicate, without any unnecessary ingredients like preservatives or flavor enhancers. You can prepare it according to your own preferences.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast,
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika,
• 1 teaspoon marjoram,
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic,
• half a teaspoon of gyros seasoning,
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation method:

1. Mix all the spices.
2. Wash the meat, dry it, and rub it with the spices.
3. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
4. Place the prepared meat in a baking sleeve and tie it tightly with string.
5. Transfer to a large pot and cover with cold water. When the water boils, reduce the heat and boil for 35 minutes.
6. After this time, turn off the heat but leave the meat covered for another 15 minutes.
7. Then take it out onto a plate, unwrap it from the foil, and store the chicken ham in the refrigerator.